Parkinson's LAW AND Other Studies IN Administration

The book is in good condition with a sturdy binding and clean pages. The cover shows minimal wear, typical of a well-preserved copy, and there are no inscriptions or library markings. The dust jacket condition is unknown.

"Parkinson's Law and Other Studies in Administration" by C. Northcote Parkinson, published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1957, is a seminal work in the field of administration and management. This particular copy is the twentieth printing, indicating its sustained popularity and relevance. Illustrated by Robert C. Osborn, the book offers a humorous yet insightful critique of bureaucratic inefficiencies, encapsulated in Parkinson's famous adage that "work expands to fill the time available for its completion." As a Raffles Professor of History at the University of Malaya, Parkinson's authoritative voice adds depth to this analysis. This edition is a must-have for collectors interested in business studies or the evolution of management thought. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings, making it a clean addition to any collection.